#Out Of Darkness

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Out of Darkness (2022) dir. Andrew Cumming

[ainadelothwen]

Kit Young wins the BAFTA!!!!!

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Out of Darkness - Chapter Six: The Beginning of the End - Alastor x human!fem!reader

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TW: cursing

It’s been a year since Alastor’s sudden disappearance from Hell, his broadcasts failing from making sinners shiver in fear upon hearing them. The silence left everyone wondering where he could be, not a single possible scenario making people feel safe – if he died, who dared to kill him? If he didn’t die, what was he plotting? People were afraid of sharing their theories, every shadow feeling like a little spy, ready to tell Alastor who dares to talk behind his. All people except one��

            “It’s been nearly a year since that old-timey prick vanished!” Vox’s voice thundered through Pentagram City, brimming with derision. His broadcasts had become a daily reminder of Alastor’s absence, taunting and mocking the fear he once inspired. “Is he dead? Is he hiding? Who gives a fuck?!” His laughter, a sharp, jagged sound, reverberated through the streets. Vox relished in his rival’s silence, finding a twisted pleasure in the void left behind.

            The Overlords, however, were far from pleased with Vox’s indiscretions. Though they rarely voiced their concerns, the underlying fear of Alastor’s potential return kept them in check. They understood that Alastor’s influence had been a stabilizing force, and with him possibly gone for good, they dreaded the chaos that could ensue if their grip on power faltered.

            “Darling, would you please close the door?” Rosie asked one of her clients, an annoyed look on her face. “I wish that good-for-nothing demon would just shut up…” she said harshly.

            “Are you alright, dear Rosie?” a woman asked, making her sigh.

            “Oh, yes, honey… I can’t help but wonder just like the others what happened to dear Alastor…” she faked a little laugh, arranging the shelves in the emporium. She quickly turned to the door, hearing people screaming outside. Everyone rushed to see what was happening, Rosie making her way through the curious people.

            “I saw him!” a trembling demon cried out, drawing a wide circle of frightened onlookers. His appearance was a grotesque sight—his flesh was torn, blood oozing from fresh, gaping wounds. His eyes, wild and frantic, darted among the crowd. “Alastor’s alive!” he shrieked, his voice a raw edge of terror. Gasps of shock spread through the crowd, some fleeing in panic. “He’s in the human world! And he’s powerful! He’s going to destroy us all!” His dire warning sent waves of fear through the masses.

            Everyone looked in shock.

            “How do you know?” someone from the crowd shouted.

            “I just returned! I was about to die at the hands of human priests, but I saw him! I swear it was him!”

            Rosie looked at him, her eyes wide in shock. Alastor was alive. But if he was so strong, why didn’t he return? She looked at the crowd and spotted one of Vox’s assistants, a sense of worry flashing over her… This was not going to be good.

            As expected, later that day, Vox demanded the Overlords to hold a meeting. Without much of a choice, they all gathered, curious of what Vox wanted to say.

            “Good evening, fellas!” Vox said a wide grin on his face. Valentino was sitting next to him, a smirk on his face as he already knew what the meeting was going to be about. Behind them stood two assistants, trembling, and holding some pieces of paper. “I bet you’ve all heard the shocking news, right?”

            “Yes, Vox… You broadcasted that psycho all over Pentagram City…” Carmilla said, her eye twitching in annoyance. “If this is going to be about Alastor again…”

            “No, no… I mean, yes. But this time is important!” Vox declared. The other Overlords looked at Vox with curiosity as he talked… everyone was eager to know what this ‘important’ thing was that Vox wanted to tell them about. But Carmilla seemed to know what the meeting was going to be about already, the look on her face clearly telling that she really didn’t want to be there right now, that she was annoyed and impatient… Carmilla knew that he lived for the attention, but she didn't care all that much about it. If he left her and her business alone, he could say or do what he wanted.

            “My assistant here managed to talk to the demon from earlier and he has some… information.” Vox continued, his smile never leaving his face. “Papermint! Go on!”

            The little demon came a little closer, his whole body trembling. Valentino shot the demon a menacing look, as Vox became more and more impatient.

            “Stop shaking like a scared animal and get on with it,” Valentino muttered with a roll of his eyes.

            Carmilla rolled her eyes again, barely paying attention to the assistant's shaking. She had to admit that even though Valentino and Vox were both pompous, obnoxious, and arrogant, at least Valentino was a lot more direct and to the point than his partner. Vox always seemed to waste everyone's time with his grand entrances.

            She let out an impatient sigh. "Can we get on with this, please? I have actual business to attend to."

            The little demon gulped and tried to gather some courage, his nervous fingers trying to flip over the sheet of paper. He glanced at Vox, who was giving him a cold stare that screamed “I’ll make your life a living hell if you continue this way.” The little demon looked back at the paper, quickly flipping it to the other side. “Yes! Uh… So, I talked to the demon… And apparently, Alastor was in his human form and he didn’t seem weakened at all.”

            “See?” Vox said, waiting for a reaction from the others. “You know what this means?”

            "No, pray tell." A rather snide voice chimed in. Carmilla did not have the time for Vox and to be frank he irritated her to no end. She leaned forward on the stand, giving Vox a pointed stare. To say she disapproved of this little meeting would be the understatement of the year.

            “It means that we can all go back! We can get strong there! Conquer the human world!” Vox said, Valentino, chuckling quietly behind him.

            “You’re insane, Vox. Plain and simple insane.” Carmilla scoffed with an eye roll.

            Zestial took one look at Vox and chuckled. This was going to be an interesting conversation it seemed.  "What makes you think you are going to conquer anything but a grave?!" Zestial shouted at the sinner. "The human world is full of priests and hunters that will kill all of us before we regain our strength.”

            “Oh, come on!” Vox shouted. “The prick did it! Why can’t we do it?”

            “We don’t even know if it was him!” Rosie said and Vox angrily looked at his assistant, signaling him to continue reading.

            “Uhm, the man said… ‘it smelled like death and suffering and he threatened a human he’ll destroy his soul’.” All the Overlords stopped for a moment.

            “It does sound like him…” another one admitted.

            “I agree with Vox.” Everyone looked towards the cat overlord. “Besides, the human world would mean more souls for us,” Husk said a sly smile on his face.

            “See?!” Vox said, exasperation in his voice.

            “No. We cannot risk it. The meeting is over.” Carmilla decided and got up, followed by the other overlords.

            “Fuck you all! You’re all pussies! Cowards!” Vox shouted at them as he stormed out of the room, followed by Valentino and Papermint. But his other assistant noticed Carmilla and Zestial leaving together and decided to follow them.

            “Don’t be so angry, dear friend…” Zestial told Carmilla. “They will never be able to do it.”

            Carmilla sighed, looking out the window. “They can’t find out, Zestial… If they know portals can be opened by us-“she started, but quickly stopped, feeling a presence around her. “We’ll talk later…” she said, and the two demons parted ways. The little assistant ran as fast as he could. He had to tell Vox and the thought of a raise filled his mind.

            Suddenly, a blinding light engulfed him, and a horrible pain struck through his body, making him scream in agony as darkness embraced him.

            The door of (y/n)’s apartment opened forcefully. She entered with a wide smile on her face, Alastor following quickly, his arms full of bags and boxes. He closed the door behind him with his foot, his gaze never leaving the girl.

            “Your friends surely brought a lot of gifts.” He said, placing them on the coffee table in the living room. (Y/n) came closer to him, a smirk on her face. “What?” Alastor asked, his smile never leaving.

            “You did it!” she said accusingly.

            "I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about, my dear," he said innocently, trying to feign ignorance.

            “The surprise party?! Oh come on, you can’t lie to me!”

            “What? You are accusing me of things I have never even thought about, darling!” he laughed. (Y/n) tried to hug him but stopped, looking up at him for approval. “Go ahead, my dear. I won't bite," he said, his usual smirk still in place. (Y/n) hugged him, a shiver running down his spine. He started getting accustomed to her being touchy with him, but it still made his brain freeze for a moment whenever she would do it.

            “Thank you…” she said, her voice soft and full of adoration. She looked up at him. “Aren’t you mad we didn’t spend my 23rd birthday together as planned?”

            Alastor chuckled softly, his hands finding their way to her hips as she looked up at him. “Oh, darling, the night is still young.” He assured her.

            "It was the best gift, Al." Alastor's smile widened a hint of warmth in his eyes. He relished the genuine happiness in her voice, it was a soothing sound to him.

            "Anything for you, my dear," he said softly, gently pulling her closer to him. "Besides... it's not the last gift for tonight."

            (Y/n)’s eyes became wider at the statement. “What else is there?” She asked, caressing his cheek with one hand.

            "Now, now. Telling you would ruin the surprise, wouldn't it?" he teased, a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips. Alastor leaned in, pulling one of her rings out of his pocket.

            “My ring!” She said excitedly. “I’ve been looking for it for one week!”

            “I know, darling. I needed it for something.”

            She raised a brow. "What for?" Alastor's eyes sparkled with a hint of mystery as he wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him.

            "I needed it to measure something... But you don’t need to worry, really." he teased, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead.

            "No, no. You have to tell me now!" she smiled at him, excited to find out what he needed it for.  Alastor chuckled again, admiring the curiosity sparking in her eyes. He enjoyed the small moments like this, teasing and bantering with her.

            "You're not going to rest until you find out, are you?" he asked, a smirk on his face.  Alastor sighed dramatically, pretending to be annoyed, but his smile betrayed him. He loved seeing her this excited.

            "Fine, I suppose I can tell you." he relented. "But you have to close your eyes first." (Y/n) did as told, not being able to hold back her giggling. "Okay, now stay still and keep those pretty eyes closed, my dear," he said his voice soft and smooth. Alastor walked behind her, his arms wrapping around her waist from the back. "Just a moment, darling," he whispered into her ear, his breath warm against her skin. He reached into his pocket, retrieving an object she couldn't see. The item was small but very valuable to him. He held it gently in his hand, before slowly bringing it up in front of her. "You can open your eyes now," he murmured, his voice filled with anticipation and affection. She opened her eyes, a golden ring in front of her. The ring's band was crafted from polished silver, its surface gleaming with a mirror-like finish that caught the light beautifully. At the centre of the ring was a single, mesmerizing stone—a deep, vibrant red that sparkled like a firework in the dusk. The red gemstone was cut into a perfect oval, its facets catching the light and sending out flashes of crimson and scarlet. It seemed to hold a fiery intensity as if a piece of sunset had been captured and set within the ring.

            “Alastor… what is this?” she asked, not sure what to expect.

            Alastor's eyes never left her face, gauging her reaction. "It's a symbol. A promise," he said softly, his voice filled with sincerity. "A promise to always be by your side, to protect and cherish you... to love you." (y/n) looked away from the ring and turned to him. She looked down, fidgeting with his vest, her heartbeat increasing dramatically.

            "What are you saying, Al?" she asked.

            Alastor cupped her face in his hands, tilting her chin up to meet his gaze. His expression was serious, his eyes fixed on hers, holding a mixture of passion and tenderness.

            "I'm not saying anything, my dearest," he murmured, his voice soft and velvety. "I'm asking you something.” He took a deep breath, his heart beating faster than he thought possible. "Will you spend eternity with me, darling?"

            (Y/n) looked at him, a smile creeping on her face, but slowly faltering. She took his hands in hers. "Al, are you sure? It's only been a year... What if it's not what... you want?"

            Alastor's expression softened at her question, his heart melting at her concern for his happiness. He caressed her hands gently, his touch filled with reassurance. "My love, time is just a mere measure," he said, a slight smile playing on his lips. "And I'm certain that there is nothing in the world I want more than spending my eternity with you by my side." (Y/n) smiled at his words, tears in her eyes.

            "Then I want this too, Alastor..."

            Alastor's smile widened, relief flooding his heart. He pulled her into a tight embrace, his arms wrapping around her like a protective shield. He buried his face in the crook of her neck, breathing in the sweet scent of her hair. "Thank you," he whispered, his voice filled with a mix of happiness and gratitude. "You have no idea what this means to me, darling."

            The demon woke up after what seemed like an eternity, his body aching with every movement. He was surrounded by trash, cold engulfing him.

            “What the fuck…?” he asked himself, looking around. He scratched his head, but realization quickly hit him. With disgust, he realized he was back in his human form. “Ah, fucking shit…” he whispered. He entered a portal by mistake and returned to the human world.

            The demon stood up, trying his best to find balance, a strong smell invading his nose: death and agony. He opened his eyes wide – Alastor was close. A sense of fear engulfed him, but then an idea popped into his mind. If he found Alastor and gathered information, it was just a matter of time until he could return to Hell. And Vox will promote him. A mischievous grin appeared on his face and for a moment he seemed to forget about the pain too.

            He followed the smell, hiding in every shadow. He couldn’t risk being seen by a human or worse… by Alastor. By no means he could protect himself in this state.

            With slow steps, he entered a building, the smell guiding him to a door. Adrenaline pumped his veins as he knocked on the big wooden door. His feet were burning, ready to run if Alastor opened the door but to his surprise, he didn’t. Instead, (y/n) appeared in the doorframe, the human scent intoxicating the demon.

            “Oh, well, hello miss.” He said, looking at her, a sly smile on his face. (Y/n) looked at the demon, disguised as a human. He looked scrawny, with white dirty hair covering his forehead. She gagged at the smell of trash and slammed the door shut in his face. The man started pounding on the door. “Open up you little bitch! I’m gonna-“

            The door opened once again, and the man jumped back at the sight. Alastor stood in the doorway, a wide smile on his face as he slowly closed the door behind him, stepping towards the demon.

            “Well, well, well… Look what we have here…” The lights started flickering as Alastor’s human form began to disappear. His eyes were glowing red, in the form of radio dials and his body towered over the demon, sharp teeth making him shiver in fear. “Now who exactly do you think you’re calling a ‘bitch’?”

            “Al… Alastor… I’m…” the demon started, his voice trembling. “Please don’t kill me!” he begged.

            “Now, tell me – Why wouldn’t I?”

            “I know something! Something that might interest you!” the demon shouted.

            “Hmm… Interesting… And what would that be?” Alastor said, his interest growing for a bit.

            “I can tell you like it here… What about that: I tell you how to open portals to this world anytime you want so you can leave and come back… And you let me live!” Alastor came closer to him, thinking about it.

            “And how exactly can one do such things?”

            “I… I don’t know…” The demon admitted, making Alastor growl angrily. “But I can find out! I’ve heard Carmilla and Zestial talk about it.”

            Alastor’s form shrank, his gaze still fixed on the demon. “Agreed. We have a deal,” Alastor said, his tone cold and calculating. “But remember, this must remain confidential. If I discover you’ve leaked any information…” He let the threat hang in the air, his gaze unwavering and menacing.

            “I won’t!” the demon assured him. “There’s one more thing… I need you to open a portal for me to go back. I am too weak to do so.”

            Alastor extended his hand, green flames burning around it. “Fine…” he said, waiting for a name.

            “Zariah.”

            “Well done, Zariah. You’ve got yourself a deal.” The two shook their hands and Alastor’s human form returned. “Now, meet me here tomorrow morning and I’ll open that portal for you… if you survive the night, of course…” Alastor finished, returning to the apartment laughing, as Zariah returned to the shadows of the night.

            “Al? Are you ok?” (Y/n) ran to him as he entered the door, inspecting him.

            “I’m fine, dear.”

“What did he want?”

“Ah, you know how these junkies are…” Alastor said and kissed her forehead. “I think he got the idea…”

He wrapped an arm around her, pulling her closer. “Now, where were we…?”

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[nerdlingmerchling]

I guess it's his god-given right to look THAT pretty, but still. Please sir...have mercy.

(the wink. I ceased to function.)

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OH MY GOD, YESSS. HE WON!!! I SCREAMED OUT LOUD. SO FUCKING PROUD OF HIM.

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Star Wars Rebels Episode Bracket: Round 1A

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2024 Film Retrospective: Part 1 - The Honourable Mentions

Honourable Mentions of 2024: There were actually a lot more good movies this year than bad, so I was delighted at that, and a fair few pleasant surprises too. However, the bad things I saw this year were absolutely atrocious. Honourable mentions: "Kneecap"

Anarchic, debauched and utterly hilarious, whilst having the absolute gall to be a glorious call to arms for culture and language preservation. It's the fresh shot in the arm we need in cinema more often. Funniest ketamine and "dirty taboo" sex scenes I've seen in film too. "Dunc 2"

Spellbinding and a visual banquet which far surpasses the first. How it stuck the landing of the book is nothing short of a miracle. "Hit Man"

A delightfully low key little slice of quirk, with a lovable leading performance(s) from the rising Star of Texas Glen Powell. Great to see Adria Arjona in good movies too for a change. Man I love Linklater. "Blink Twice"

Speaking of Adrija Arjona! Okay, this was more a showcase for Naomi Ackie in a much needed leading role, and a damn solid debut for Zoe Kravitz. It's a good movie, well edited and stylish, about men doing exactly what you think they're doing when they have any modicum of power, and those who enable them. Plus it's ALWAYS welcome to have Christian Slater and Simon Rex in movies.

"Cuckoo"

Absolute fucking lunacy. I love it.

"Out of Darkness"

Audacious, yet back to basics (hah!) Stone Age horror film about mankind tearing itself apart, the outsider and that primal fear of the dark... It still manages to end on a hopeful note, is INCREDIBLE with its use of language, and has a star making turn from Safia Oakley-Green.

"Civil War"

A gripping, gorgeously shot tale about the loss of journalistic impartiality and humanity in the face of war: it doesn't matter who started it, who has the right side, it tears all of us apart... Fantastic stuff.

"Monkey Man"

My most popular post on this shitshow of a website was about this movie.

"A Different Man"

An incredibly clever, Kafka-esque (used correctly) black comedy about how we view disability, letting Sebastian Stan stretch his wings, and also allowing Adam Pierson to steal the show. I always read his character as the most British joke ever: there's nothing more annoying than being befriended by a better, confident, vibrant, nicer, friendlier, dynamic, perfect version of you.

"Boy Kills World"

Pitch perfect blood-drenched cartoony insanity. I get to see Jessica Rothe in a crop-top biker jacket. Incredible.

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Seriously?! More Jealous Guy?! OMG, so ready for it! I, too, have been reading that story for three years. Definitely thirsting for an update. Any idea when it'll happen?

Thank you. Soon. I was working on it this weekend. I have a couple of fics - namely Jealous Guy and Out of Darkness - that are on the last chapter and I want to get the ending for both of those right.

Thank you so much for your patience. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. 💖🙏

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Marjorie Davenport - Out of Darkness - Dell - 1974

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OK y'all, just saw Out of Darkness in theatres with Kit Young, and it was really fun. It's out now in the US, coming out February 23 in the UK. Compared to the flashy comic book movies and blockbusters, this was a really nice change of pace. I don't know if I would call it traditional "horror", maybe more survival thriller/suspense? It was a little gory in parts, didn't really have a lot of jump scares - so if you don't normally do horror, you might be able to handle this film. It was brutal, realistic, and raw. All in all, a fun way to spend 90 minutes on a Sunday afternoon.

The language created for the film, Tola, was believable and the actors spoke it really fluently. It was easy to forget this was a made up language!

The acting was solid all around. I thought the story was interesting too and while I didn't like all the characters as people, I empathize and understood their motivations - which made them great characters.

The sound work and music were really great and added a tremendous amount to the suspense and atmosphere. Seeing it in the theatre meant we were treated to the full surround sound speaker experience.

Kit's character Geirr was so different from his other roles and he does a fantastic job; my husband was the one who noted this so it's not just me fangirling. You can see his range and potential; I really hope he continues to get meaty roles to really showcase his talents. (But also, more Jesper Fahey please.)

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Out of Darkness - Table of contents

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As she aids a man who has lost everything, she finds herself drawn to his unique, captivating charm, becoming his only link to the world of warmth and connection. His growing attachment to her becomes something he desperately clings to, unable to bear the thought of losing it. However, love can sometimes twist into a perpetual agony, binding them in a cycle of unending suffering.

Chapter One: Lost and Found

Chapter Two: Reinvented truth

Chapter Three: There's Peace in War Too

Chapter Four: Fall from Grace

Chapter Five: Promises

Chapter Six: The Beginning of the End

🔞Bonus Chapter🔞

Chapter Seven: Valentino

Chapter Eight: There's Always "Why"

Chapter Nine: Deal

Chapter Ten: Back to Business

Chapter Eleven: What have we become

 Chapter Twelve: Into the Darkness

Chapter Thirteen: Ally

Chapter Fourteen - Coming soon...

A/N (Updated on February 1st) This story is currently on hold. I might update it at some point, but it's not a priority right now. Thank you for your patience!

[nerdlingmerchling]

So, I've watched Out of Darkness (2022) starring Mr Kit Young himself. 🎬 🎞

Full disclaimer, I hate horror movies, but I watched it anyway cause Kit (yes, it's a good reason). My verdict is that it's more of a thriller than a horror movie, and to my delight, it didn't rely heavily on jump scares.

It's rare to see movies set in the paleolithic era, and I think that's where the true originality of this movie lies. The costumes and props look overall pretty authentic, up to the stitching of the clothes, which I was happy about. It shows that there had been some anthropological research done beforehand.

The made-up Tola language was such an interesting, fascinating aspect to the movie, and all of the actors sounded exactly as if they had spoken it all their lives. They adopted such unique intonation that I even had a hard time recognizing Kit's voice at first. Acting was incredible, from everyone, and from start to finish.

Also, very glad to see an ethnically diverse group of prehistoric humans. Some recent studies tend to show that paleolithic groups were more complex in terms of origins than we might think.  So, props to the casting direction for that.

I also loved how this movie was much more than a slasher and had a true reflexion on what it is, and what it means to be human.  The movie was efficient in presenting the characters and their individual motivations. Each of the six main characters represented different angles of human nature : ego, ruthlessness, innocence, kindness, religious zeal, and determination/weakness. I thought it was such a great way to explore that theme.

It's also a beautifully-shot movie, which shows its Scottish Highlands setting in all its gloomy glory : making it both breathtaking and menacing. No green screen in sight, and you can feel the harshness of the elements piercing through the screen.

Overall, I had a good time, but I'm a sensitive creature, and I was still affected by the movie hours after I was done watching it. Much of it has to do with the character played by Kit.

Character analysis and SPOILERS under the cut :

Kit plays Geirr, a young hunter and the most sympathetic character overall. To no one's surprise, Kit plays him with a lot of nuance.

Geirr is a hunter and a warrior by necessity. He's a gentle, sensitive, artistic soul and the stark opposite to his older brother Adem, the leader of the group, who's proud, selfish, and prone to violent outbursts.

Geirr has a special bond with Beyah, a teenage girl the group picked up "en route". The others still treat her as a stray and an outsider. Geirr, though, accepts her and sees her as being part of their little tribe. He vows to protect and take care of her.

Very few people smile in that movie, but when someone does, it's usually Geirr, and he's smiling at Beyah.

You might think at first that their attachment is a brother-sister or friends type of bond, but something happens that make the viewer understand Geirr's feelings for her extend further than that. While the group is resting after a day of walking the treacherous terrain, Geirr realizes his friend's pants are stained in blood, and he looks alarmed. She's having her first periods ; she's a woman now, and that means leader Adem can get to have a claim on her as he pleases.

Well aware of that fact, Geirr is devastated, and you understand at once that he was hoping to make Beyah his own companion.

You also understand that he's not going to fight for her. He's going to suffer in silence, accept the situation and accept his brother's authority. Because that's the thing with Geirr ; he's not a fighter. And throughout the movie, Beyah is going to prove that she has a lot more fight in her than he does.

Geirr is someone who has principles, and he's going to follow those principles even when it leads him to suffering or even be at risk of dying. He refuses to kill someone, even out of mercy, or to resort to cannibalism, even when it's the sole way to survive.

By the end of the movie, he has given up, and it becomes clear he's not destined to make it. It makes his death even more devastating, because you're still hoping against hope that he's going to live.

I'm still mourning that sweet prehistoric cinnamon bun, and I blame Kit's acting (and his face) for my emotional turmoil.

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OUT OF DARKNESS | Official Trailer, Poster & Images

Set some 45,000 years ago, a group of six people are struggling to find a new home having embarked on a perilous journey across the narrow sea. Starving and desperate, they seek shelter and set out towards distant mountains, hoping to find the caves.

Chuku Modu and Kit Young in Bleecker Street's OUT OF DARKNESS Credit: Bleecker Street

As night falls, eerie sounds in the landscape hint at the presence of something dangerous and monstrous. As As tension unravels the group the determination of one young woman reveals the horrifying acts people resorted to in order to survive.

Chuku Modu in Bleecker Street's OUT OF DARKNESS Credit: Bleecker Street

OUT OF DARKNESS is directed by Andrew Cumming, screenplay by Ruth Greenberg, and stars Safia Oakley-Green, Kit Young, Chuku Modu, Iola Evans, Arno Lüning, & Luna Mwezi.

Luna Mwezi in Bleecker Street's OUT OF DARKNESS Credit: Bleecker Street

OUT OF DARKNESS is being released by Bleecker Street Media in theaters nationwide February 9th, 2024.

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Out of Darkness

directed by Andrew Cumming, 2022

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Out of Darkness (2022)

Summary: A disparate group of Stone Age humans hunt for a new home in a brand new world.

Claustrophobic, atmospheric slow-burn that’s more than reminiscent of The Witch. Dips in the second act, but recovers well enough.

Rating: 4/5

Photo credit: Rotten Tomatoes